Two men in Mumbai were allegedly assaulted and forced into sexual acts over a financial dispute, according to police reports.

Two Male Friends Kidnapped, Stripped and Forced into Sex Over Financial Loan Dispute in Mumbai

Incident Unfolds When Loan Isn’t Repaid

Around two weeks ago in Mumbai, two male friends—aged 19 and a minor—allegedly borrowed money from a local courier (“angadia”) agent. When repayment was delayed, the lender and his associates reportedly plotted revenge. They are said to have lured the young men, kidnapped them, and brutally assaulted them to reclaim the debt.

Kidnapping, Violence and Filming

The victims were allegedly abducted and taken to multiple locations—including a vehicle and a room in Bhuleshwar—where they were beaten and held captive. During the ordeal, the accused stripped them and forced them into oral sex acts (“unnatural sex”), reportedly recording these degrading acts to use as leverage.

Video Used as Weapon

Following the forced act, the perpetrators allegedly used the video as blackmail: threatening to publish it on social media if the victims did not repay the loan—even after the humiliation. This fear tactic reportedly pressured the victims into convincing their families to arrange repaymen.

Victims Held in Multiple Locations

Reports suggest that this kidnapping-and-assault sequence repeated across various locations. In addition to Bhuleshwar, the accused allegedly moved the victims to Pune and a car, subjecting them to continuous beatings and confinement until they secured a promise to repay.

Legal Action Initiated

The minor’s mother promptly filed a complaint at Lokmanya Tilak Marg police station after her son was returned home. Mumbai police have since registered a case citing multiple charges, including kidnapping, wrongful confinement, physical assault, extortion, and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for sexual assault and “unnatural sex”.

Suspects Identified; One Arrested

The primary accused, identified as 25-year-old courier agent Gautam Dilip Goswami (alias Rithik), has been arrested. However, three accomplices—identified as Panjubhai Goswami, Deraj, and Bharat—remain at large, prompting an active multi-location search by police .

Status of the Victims

Both teenagers were hospitalized to treat their physical injuries and are undergoing psychological counseling. The minor has also been placed in a children’s home in Kurla. Police records indicate he was previously registered in a theft case by Kurla GRP. Investigations are ongoing to verify statements and gather additional evidence.

Legal Framework & Charges Ahead

The accused face a serious array of charges: kidnapping, assault, wrongful confinement, extortion under IPC, plus sexual assault and unnatural sex under POCSO and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The usage of forced oral sex and video-based blackmail is especially aggravating under these laws.

Disturbing Echoes of Past Atrocities

This incident bears chilling parallels to other high-profile cases in India, such as the 2013 Shakti Mills gang rape in Mumbai, where victims were tortured, raped, filmed, and blackmailed. It underscores persistent systemic failures in preventing sexual crimes and protecting vulnerable youth.

Immediate Aftermath & Police Action

Police have confirmed the main suspect’s arrest and are actively searching for the remaining three. Investigators are seeking to determine the full extent of the conspiracy, including who else may have been involved in filming or facilitating the crime. Forensic teams are analyzing the video evidence, while social media platforms are being monitored for illegal dissemination of the footage.

Community Reaction and Support

Mumbai’s civil rights advocates and child welfare activists have condemned this horrific case, demanding swift prosecution and improved victim protection systems. The juvenile justice department is coordinating with NGOs and mental health professionals to ensure the minors receive ongoing support.

What It Reveals About Debt-Driven Crime

Though loan-related disputes are not uncommon, especially among informal moneylenders, this case highlights how financial conflict can escalate into extreme criminal violence—particularly sexual violence against men. The involvement of video blackmail reveals a disturbing new dimension in coercive crime that exploits both legal loopholes and psychological fear.

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